Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit and Run Driver While Chasing Dog in Traffic NR25063dm/bb

Mission Hills: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a man in his 50’s dead on the roadway.

On April 06, 2025, around 9:25 p.m., a light-colored sedan was traveling east on Devonshire Street, near Woodman Avenue, when it collided with a pedestrian on the roadway. The pedestrian had been attempting to help a loose dog that was crossing Devonshire Street when he was struck. The driver continued east on Devonshire Street, failing to stop, identify self, or render aid as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased at scene. His name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.

On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Takishita at (818) 644-8116, or (818) 644-8020. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.